Author Archives: Greg Pattridge

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About Greg Pattridge

Climbing another mountain...always striving to reach the next peak in my life and career.

SHOW ME HISTORY! Series

This ambitious project features four hardbacks in comic book style. It’s a fun way to learn about the most iconic names in American History. Each colorful edition takes you through important moments in their lives. Your guides along the way … Continue reading

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MMGM for MAY 6, 2019

          Marvelous Middle Grade Monday has May flowers for you along with a bouquet of great reviews and features. Click the flower for my review of EXPLORER ACADEMY—THE FALCON’S FEATHER. Do the same for the other features and reviews below. … Continue reading

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Explorer Academy—The Falcon’s Feather

IT’S ANOTHER EDITION OF MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! A big splash was made in the fiction world last year when National Geographic Explorer Academy series began with THE NEBULA SECRET. Known for their non-fiction titles this was a bold move … Continue reading

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THE OWLS HAVE COME TO TAKE US AWAY

Twelve-year-old Simon lives on an Air Force base with his mom and dad. It’s summer vacation, which is fine with Simon except he’s without his best friend who is on a trip to Mexico. Simon spends most days playing video … Continue reading

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The Battle with Non-Readers

When I first started this blog back in 2012, I featured a combination of writing tips, reviews, and reflections on my own writing. I also touched upon the needs of middle grade readers. Seven years later reviews have overtaken the … Continue reading

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MMGM for April 29, 2019

            The sun sets on another bright and shiny month for MMGM. At ALWAYS in the MIDDLE I have a review of PIE in the SKY by Remi Lai. Click the overly happy smiley to reach my post and … Continue reading

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PIE in the SKY

IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! Moving is never easy, but moving to a different country where you don’t understand the language is doubly difficult. Jingwen, his younger brother, and Mom have made the move to Australia. The one person … Continue reading

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RES-Q TYLER STOP

I have a  triple header today with a Review of RES-Q TYLER STOP, an Interview with the author (June McCrary Jacobs), and a  GIVEAWAY. Frequent MMGM blogger, June McCrary Jacobs, introduces her debut middle grade novel this week with Book … Continue reading

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PAY ATTENTION, CARTER JONES

I’ve never done business with Cricket Wireless, but I know more about that company than I do the sport of Cricket—and the sport serves as the backdrop of this new book by one of my favorite authors, Gary D. Schmidt … Continue reading

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MMGM for April 22, 2019

               I’m celebrating Earth Day at ALWAYS in the MIDDLE with a review of SONG FOR A WHALE by Lynne Kelly. Click the Earth for my post and do the same for the other features and reviews below. Sue Heavenrich at … Continue reading

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